Sands Hairdressing

7, Waterloo Gardens, Penylan, Cardiff / Caerdydd, South Glamorgan, CF23 5AA

About us

Sands Hairdressing, located in the tranquil setting of Pen-y-lan Cardiff, provides a relaxed and welcoming environment. Using the finest Aveda products the stylist offer exceptional cutting and colouring techniques. Inspired by the Ayurvedic Philosophy guests enjoy complimentary consultations, stress relieving massages and make up touch ups.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday 08:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

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Beth
23rd May 2017
5.0

Jennie does a great job every time!

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Anonymous
20th May 2017
5.0

First visit to Sands today, cut and finish by John. Hair looks great, Lovely to meet John and will definitely be back. Loved the coffee pot also ????

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Afternoon of pampering

Anonymous
13th May 2017
5.0

Just spent a wonderful few hours in Sands hairdressers. I was greeted by the very efficient receptionist and offered a drink. I chose chamomile tea and received a lovely tray and teapot. Good start but it got better when a lovely young girl gave me a super head massage. She then washed my hair which was a great experience. I usually hate having it washed as back washes are so uncomfortable, but not here. The wash was expertly done then back to the cutting station where Beni worked her magic on my otherwise unruly locks and next to no time I was looking immaculate! Whilst I was enjoying my blow dry it was made even better by the same young girl coming back to massage my hands. It felt very decadent but fantastic.
All in all my daughter and myself had a lovely experience and thanks to all the staff who made it a lovely afternoon. Thank you.

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Fab haircut

Anonymous
10th May 2017
5.0

Went yesterday to get my hair cut by Hannah and I love it, as usual. I always believe that going to a hair salon should be a place to unwind and treat yourself and SANDS ticks all the boxes, especially with the complimentary head massage.
Thank you to all the team!

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A morning off!

Rebecca
8th May 2017
5.0

A complete wind down.

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Excellent

Anonymous
3rd May 2017
4.5

Lovely salon always made to feel welcome, I don't really feel comfortable in hairdressers but Sands is the exception, bit more pricey than others but I would rather pay a little bit extra and get a good service.

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Good Experience

Anonymous
2nd May 2017
5.0

Fragrant Indian Head massage using Aveda oils. Shampooing scrupulously done, and Bridies cutting really excellent. Nice relaxed atmosphere in salon. It's a keeper.

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Best colour I've ever had!

Anonymous
28th Apr 2017
5.0

Ellisha was brilliant- an amazing and knowledgable colourist who helped save my previous disastrous colour from another salon. The whole salon was a lovely experience and treat- friendly staff, wonderful Aveda products and great fresh coffee! Will definitely be my new go-to salon!

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Cut and colour with carole

Anonymous
25th Apr 2017
5.0

Went to sands for colour and cut very impressed with the service . The staff were extremely polite and friendly Carole went out of her way to make sure my every need was met and the result of my hair was exactly how I wanted it to look she did an excellent job. I am definitely going to make it my regular hair salon .

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Victoria
24th Apr 2017
5.0

Booked in to have a colour and cut with Carol. delighted with the outcome of both the cut and colour will be booking back in again. Loveky amubience in the salon and had a hand massage which was lovely .The stylist listened to what I wanted which was brilliant

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Re, cut and blow dry

Anonymous
24th Apr 2017
5.0

Very nice visit lovely stylist Elisha very good cut and style ,lovely shampoo from young student head massage and hand massage , looking forward to my next visit Thankyou !!!!

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Wonderful service, highly recommend!

TraceyBW
22nd Apr 2017
5.0

Myself and 2 daughters aged 10 and 13 booked in for cut and blow drys we were all made to feel very welcome and comfortable and the head massage was lovely. We all had different stylist and each one of them went above and beyond for us we all felt very pampered and left the salon extremely happy with our cuts and will definitely return again.

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Great experience

Anonymous
12th Apr 2017
5.0

Sands always deliver a fantastic service at a reasonable price. The staff are all friendly and attentive and I always get what I ask for. I have been returning to Sands for three years now and couldn't imagine changing hairdressers. John and Beni have both cut my hair and I would really recommend both of them.

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Sands Hairdressing

Anonymous
10th Apr 2017
5.0

Great service, fab haircut. Beni gave us all the time we needed and listened to what we wanted. A relaxed , enjoyable experience .

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Lovely experience

Maggi Simpson
7th Apr 2017
5.0

Relaxing, welcoming atmosphere.
Loved my cut and colour.

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Always a warm welcome!

Sonja
3rd Apr 2017
5.0

I have been visiting Sands hairdressers for years and have always been extremely happy with the service I receive from colouring, cutting, styling and hand massages . You are always guaranteed a warm welcome from all staff.

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Always excellent

Anonymous
1st Apr 2017
5.0

Lovely staff, great hair cut and colour, nice massage. Not cheap but very good. Highly recommended.

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Thanks, Sands!

Anonymous
27th Mar 2017
5.0

First class service again in Sands today. Diolch yn fawr!

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Colour and cut

Anonymous
27th Mar 2017
5.0

Carrie is brilliant, hair looks amazing and she makes me feel really comfortable and like I can complete trust her with making my hair look great. Thank you x

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Anonymous
26th Mar 2017
5.0

Jenny styles and colours my hair and l am very happy with the way she does it.Jenny is a very friendly and nice person, and everybody makes you feel welcome and relaxed.

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Men's cut

JB
22nd Mar 2017
5.0

Perfect as always! Wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Always a great service and always a nice atmosphere. Keep it up guys!

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salon experience

Anonymous
22nd Mar 2017
5.0

I am very pleased with my salon experience today as always Stuart provides a professional service and listens to what you want very friendly and helpful without doubt ten out of ten

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Anonymous
20th Mar 2017
5.0

Turned up on the hop Nd pleased to say got a booking and grt service , Allisha gave me a super cut. Have not been there since 2006 as moved away, glad to see its still going

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Sharon Jones

Anonymous
20th Mar 2017
5.0

Had a wonderful morning catching up with Sheila my friend of 35 yrs my hair looks fab and the staff are all so welcoming and can't assist you enough really looking forward to my next visit. Thanks to u all xxxxx

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Hair cut

Anonymous
20th Mar 2017
5.0

I had to unfortunately change my appointment twice due to being unwell and work what wasn't a problem.
I had been previously had my hair cut at Sands and always had kind and professional service.
Ceri is attentive and is very good in adjusting little details.
A short head message and having my hair washed was done also with attention.

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Relaxing and assuring!

Debzy
19th Mar 2017
5.0

First visit so I was somewhat apprehensive. I like aveda colours and normally have my hair professionally coloured. Having suffered illness recently and not able regularly attend a professional salon, I opted to colour my hair at home, what a complete disaster! John at Sands was assuring, relaxing, and a consummate professional. He applied application after application, treatment after treatment. It took 4 hours to rectify my mistake. John was attentative throughout putting me at ease, listening to my suggestions and discussing every stage of the process. Result! Complete success and satisfaction of the end result. Will not hesitate to return and pass on the word to everyone I know. Thank you!!!

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Cut and colour

Anonymous
18th Mar 2017
4.5

Excellent service at Sands; I've been going there for around 8 years now and have always been happy with their work.

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1st salon visit

Anonymous
16th Mar 2017
5.0

I had a wonderful experience, and left feeling really pleased with my cut & colour. My stylist listened to what I wanted, and was happy to chat through what we were going to do. I had a hand massage with lovely interesting conversation. I left feeling, happy and relaxed and so glad I choose this salon. Thank you everyone.

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1st salon visit

Anonymous
16th Mar 2017
5.0

I had a wonderful experience, and left feeling really pleased with my cut & colour. My stylist listened to what I wanted, and was happy to chat through what we were going to do. I had a hand massage with lovely interesting conversation. I left feeling, happy and relaxed and so glad I choose this salon. Thank you everyone.

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Sands makes me smile :-)

Vickie McClure
11th Mar 2017
5.0

I always have such a lovely experience at Sands. Ive never really had a regular hairdresser before Sands and getting my haircut was more a chore than a pleasure, but the staff at Sands always make me feel so welcome and with all the little extras like the head and hand massage, along with Carrie's excellent haircut every visit feels like a proper treat.

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Great haircut, poor reception service

Anonymous
10th Mar 2017
3.0

This was my first visit to Sands. I booked that morning on the phone. It was easy and the receptionist was helpful. 20 minutes later I arrived at Sands. I gave my name and appointment time to the same receptionist I had spoken to. Not a glimmer of recognition. 3 minutes of silence and frowning while she clicked on her various screens. Not a great beginning.
Rest of staff lovely, great haircut. Again on paying, not even a smile from receptionist. Not sure I'll go again. For those prices surely a better greeting goes without saying?

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Extremely Fussy about Hairdressers..

Anonymous
8th Mar 2017
5.0

I have been going to Sands Hairdressers for many years and I have never been disappointed with cut or colour..
Highly recommend..

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Carrie

Anonymous
3rd Mar 2017
5.0

Hi have just had my hair done by carrie.i showed her my pintest ideas,she totally took on what I was looking for and adapted it to suit my personal style. She was quick so for me, someone who doesn't normally like a high level of fuss it was a perfect level of service I was looking for and walked away chuffed with my new do

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Sands- Waterloo Gardens Cardiff

Anonymous
2nd Mar 2017
5.0

I have been going there for many years and always find the service and experience excellent, from Vicky on reception to Phil who cuts my hair , all the staff are very friendly and extremely professional

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Fantastic haircut

Anonymous
1st Mar 2017
5.0

Jennie cut my hair today, she was brilliant, gave helpful advice for my hair type and how to successfully manage it. I feel transformed! Thanks x

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Hair by Elisha at Sands

Anonymous
27th Feb 2017
5.0

Genuine attentiveness and great listening to what I want, couple with a great eye for style. Very happy!

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Excellent customer service

Anonymous
26th Feb 2017
5.0

Had to visit salon today as I required products I was very impressed with the knowledge and help I received
The stylists and receptionist all know a great deal about the Aveda products they are retailing I left satisfied with my purchases. Well done Sands

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Cut and blow dry today

Anonymous
24th Feb 2017
5.0

Very happy with my cut and blow dry. Great service.

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Sands Hairdressers

Anonymous
23rd Feb 2017
5.0

Colour by John - excellent

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Great salon

Ruth Leeds
22nd Feb 2017
5.0

I had cut and colour with Kaye and my daughter had cut and blow dry with Hannah. Fabulous service from both and always receive great care and attention .- loved the complimentary head massage followed by arm and hand massage.
Would highly reccomend both, thx girls!

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Sunday afternoon at Sands

Anonymous
19th Feb 2017
5.0

I had a cut and blow-dry precede by a head massage. The atmosphere is lovely and relaxed, and I was very pleased with the finished result.
Highly recommended- and lovely to be able to go to the hairdressers on a Sunday!
Thank you.
Sharon Morgan

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Cut and finish

Anonymous
18th Feb 2017
4.5

Very happy with cut. Excellent attention from the junior staff including head massage and lovely arm massage. The only downside today was that I was in the salon an hour and fifty minutes for a trim and blowdry which was a lot longer than i planned for. Otherwise very happy. Thank you

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Wow!

Anonymous
17th Feb 2017
4.5

Fabulous service and really lush results.

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I my sands experience.

Anonymous
17th Feb 2017
5.0

I visit sands every five weeks, I find the staff very friendly. My stylist, Kaye, is very helpful and keeps my hair in a style that suits me. She offers knowledge of the various aveda products that can help me keep my hair looking good. All in all I am very happy with the service that I receive from sands and all of its staff.i would rate sands very highly and would recommend the salon to all my friends.

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Love this salon

Sophie P
13th Feb 2017
5.0

Always so welcoming and calming , staff are wonderful and always add little touches to make you feel so pampered - like offering you a tray filled with heart shaped chocolates and jammy dodgers with coffee for Valentine's Day!
Always feel revitalised and taken care of after leaving x

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Full head highlights cut and finish

Anonymous
13th Feb 2017
5.0

I had a wonderful experience at Sands I was so well looked after and advised about all the stages of my treatment the finishing results were totally what I wanted. I arrived looking boring and came away feeling totally glamorous. The staff are warm and friendly and fun which makes me feel relaxed and happy. Nothing is too much trouble the staff go the extra mile I loved it ! Thank you once again Sands Xx
Ps Also the Aveda products used are fabulous!

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Anonymous
11th Feb 2017
5.0

Very friendly staff. My hairdresser took time to listen carefully at what hair style I wanted and we looked at different pictures before deciding. She gave me very good advise and at tegularly during the haircut she checked with me if I liked it. She even offered to go back for free for a touch if I wasn't happy after a few days.
The extra wow factor is a nice head massage with aromatherapy and an ofer of a choice of high quality teas and coffee.
Happy to pay a bit more.A real treat

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Always excellent

Charlotte Watkins
10th Feb 2017
5.0

A salon that always delivers. I tend to have two stylists, one to do my colour and one to do my cut however during December with lots of parties and events I had three different stylists do a few blow drys and a cut throughout the month. All were amazing, can confidently say that whoever you book with you won't be disappointed, the whole team are to such a high standard and so friendly and welcoming. Fabulous atmosphere and ambiance always, amazing products, love Aveda. Also used the salon for my wedding in July 2016; the bridesmaids, aunts, mother of the bride and groom (about 10 of us in total) all had fabulous hair and we were all delighted. Top marks as always Sands!!

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Half a head of high lights

Anonymous
9th Feb 2017
5.0

Done by Bridie
Excellent as always

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Great service

Anonymous
5th Feb 2017
5.0

Very friendly yet professional service every time. My wife and I both have our hair cut by Beni who always remembers us and treats us like friends even though we've only just started going there. Always very happy with our hair cuts and the personable service provided by the whole team.

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